Failing BMW Final Drive? How to know for sure!

[@davidadams4544]

Kirk thank you kindly for continuing to put out content all these years. Ive just purchased an 01 with 33.5k miles and have saved myself likely thousands in shop repairs by following your guides. My final feels a bit squirrely so I'll be checking for play in the rear wheel today.

[@MassimvsPrimoMeridio]

I just bought a 2003 k1200 LT and the final driver caught fire bringing it home the day I bought it. Not even a 15 miles trip. I’m down to figure out how to fix this issue on my own following your great videos. Much appreciated.

[@tracytillett]

This was one of my fears. It sounds like it was low on fluid or didn't have fluid!

[@dronepilot260rc]

I’ll be checking mine on my 2003 k1200 GT since I’m in the process of changing the clutch using your videos as a guide of course

[@shamoy1000]

2000 LT with 97,000 and no problems yet. But some how when Kurt gives me a heads up the problem shows up. Sometimes I don't know if I should thank him or blame him.😊

[@1wheeldrive751]

Somehow, I have 175k miles on Yamaha FJR1300 final drives, never had a single problem. No problems with the engine or clutch either.

[@fleetwarrior75]

Mine failed last week at the end of a 500 mile trip I knew it was a matter of time I have a spare but want to rebuild the original 04 R1150GS 47,000 miles.

[@williambiel2013]

05 for sale. 40k miles new rear drive, fuel quick connects, moto lights, radar shelf, J&M intercom, never wrecked perfect plastic. Parked two years

[@dronepilot260rc]

I just bought a 2006 K1200 GT 2 days ago 😎

[@robertotto3983]

Thank you for all your hard work,you've been a life save over the years .Our 04 K1200RS is heavy steering with only 10K miles I wonder what your opinion is.Ball joints? going to tear into it this fall

[@kirksmotorrad]

Ball joints can certainly go bad. At least jack up the front and see what is going on. 10k is pretty low miles

[@bradthayer2359]

Thanks again...

[@Superchargered88]

Hello, Advantages or disadvantages regarding the speed sensor of the back wheel that is visible on this model versus other ones ? Thank you for the videos !

[@kirksmotorrad]

none that I know of either way

[@Алабаныч]

Я Русский и очень рад, что вы есть на просторах ютуба, потому, что ваши видео помогают. Спасибо большое.👍🖐️🤘

[@rideriator]

Nice Video, thanks for this Report! 😎👍🏻 Can you tell me how much Nm the screws at the final drive require when i change the oil? Greetings from Germany 💪🏻😁

[@kirksmotorrad]

23 nm

[@rideriator]

@@kirksmotorrad Thanks!! 👍🏻

[@BlazinBlades]

So many issues with these BMWs… I went to see a beautiful looking 05’ the guy started the bike out and it just spewed fuel from the undercarriage… so disappointing but lucky me 😅😅

[@asymptoticsingularity9281]

What was he asking for it?

[@williambiel2013]

It’s not a problem just add the quick connects. Problem solved

[@williambiel2013]

@@asymptoticsingularity9281 I have a 05 for sale

[@asymptoticsingularity9281]

@@williambiel2013 I have an 04 for sale.

[@georgethcker196]

​@@asymptoticsingularity9281 how much?

[@dlmyrs]

You saved someone from having a really bad day.

[@benkanobe7500]

Do you provide the rebuilder of the final drive as I did not see it in the list of links?

[@kirksmotorrad]

If you need this info please contact me at kirksmotorrad.com

[@emrahozbek]

I am waiting for the solution of that gap with 4 eyes.

[@kirksmotorrad]

The solution is to have it rebuilt properly.

[@RTIstanbul]

Ben Herzaman 10.000.Km De Degistiriyorum R1100RT❤

[@MassimvsPrimoMeridio]

I have a question where do you send it out to have it re-built ?

[@kirksmotorrad]

Please contact me at kirksmotorrad.com

[@vaskun222]

I change preventive bearings every 15k.

[@RTIstanbul]

Özür Dilerim Kaç Bin Km Yapmış 😮❓

[@kirksmotorrad]

30k

[@shamoy1000]

I got 99,000 on mine.

[@rvator7291]

They have only been doing shaft drive for 100yrs. You would think they would have it down by now. Any Japanese bikes with failing shaft drives?

[@kirksmotorrad]

If you ask BMW about it they say "Ziss is Zee first time Vee are hearing about ziss! Zere has never been a problem vith zem! "

[@rvator7291]

I can honestly say though I have owned three. A 75/5, 75/6, 77, R100 and never had any problems. Zero

[@dimitriskatsoulis4986]

​@@kirksmotorrad😂😂😂

[@jbbloodclot]

Who you kidding they are shite

[@eugeniorecchia440]

Traduzione italiano

[@dekr3415]

If its a bmw with a final drive it IS prone to failure. They are shit

[@jbbloodclot]

Ive a 850 r and your right they are shit...The BMW die harders will say they are great lol